Since 2002, our family has been testing out new and old activities for the Advent season. That has looked different every year, especially as the children grow up. There are a few traditions from our childhood, a few that are new, and some we made up. I've kept lists, but wanted to make it something I can easily shuffle around to the days of the December calendar before the season begins. It seemed an even better idea to share these with all of you, to help your family easily plan too.
Details and a link to this printable set below...
I'm so glad to share these delightful family activities to prepare you for Christmas one day at a time. Fill your Advent Calendar with some or all of these 79 Advent Activity Cards.
Each year I choose what I think we can handle in our season of life, and tuck them into little red bags in a pocket countdown calendar.
A few of them are specifically for Catholic Traditions, Saints and Holy Days. We especially enjoy writing Letters to Saint Nicholas to put in our stockings Dec 5 for him to read and intercede for us in our growth in virtue, needs and wants. Then he leaves a tear in its place before the next morning, on Dec 6th the feast of St Nicholas.
There are so many ideas, you're sure to find many favorites or ideas you've done with your family in years past.
This digital file is found in my Etsy Shop.
(for a very small fee)
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Print these on 8.5x11 Cardstock and cut business card sized for your Advent Calendar, like this one. Print on Regular Paper if you want to roll them up for those smaller Advent Calendars or boxes.
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